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‘He came up big for them’: Shesterkin otherworldly as Maple Leafs fall to Rangers

The 28-year-old helped his team to a 4-1 win Saturday night, turning aside 34 of the 35 shots the home side poured on him.

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Published: 6 months ago

‘A different feel’: Why these Maple Leafs are poised for a run (seriously)

What we do know for sure is that, in the immortal words of De La Soul, stakes is high. Jobs and contract extensions hang in the ether. Outside of perhaps that weird, zero-fans, Canada-only fever dream of a hand-sanitized winter, this edition of thes

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Published: 3 weeks ago

These Senators have 'been through some shit,' but hope's finally here

Thomas Chabot scanned Madison Square Garden, absorbing the action with a quiet focus. It was May 5, 2024, the Rangers and Hurricanes were engaged in Game 1 of a second-round playoff series, and Chabot was in street clothes, watching from an MSG seat

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Published: 3 weeks ago

4 potential Maple Leafs playoff X-Factors vs. Senators in Round 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs are primed to head into a first-round series for the ages beginning on Sunday night, with the return of the Battle of Ontario and a date with the Ottawa Senators. The Maple Leafs will always have a world of pressure on them he

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Published: 3 weeks ago

What’s the most entertaining playoff run possible for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

With the playoff bracket set, the picture for what teams will have to go through to claim Lord Stanley’s Cup becomes a bit more clear. There are no easy paths in the playoffs, so trying to figure out an ideal gauntlet of opponents for the best odds

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Anthony Stolarz ready for first opportunity to shine in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Timing is everything, and for Anthony Stolarz in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ crease, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Stolarz is on the hottest streak of his career, 8-0-0 in his last eight, three shutouts, a .950 save percentage, and he’s abo

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Published: 3 weeks ago

NHL playoff picks, odds, how to watch info for Devils at Hurricanes, Senators at Maple Leafs, Wild at Golden Knights

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue Monday with the Devils at Hurricanes, Senators at Maple Leafs and Wild at Golden Knights.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

A look back at the Battle of Ontario ahead of Maple Leafs-Senators clash

Sportsnet’s Kevin Michie guides us through a retrospective of the Battle of Ontario before the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators renew their historic provincial rivalry on Sunday.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Atlantic Injury Notes: Maple Leafs, Bjorkstrand, Söderblom

Defenseman Jani Hakanpää will be the only rostered player on the Toronto Maple Leafs who won’t be available for the team in their Round One matchup against the Ottawa Senators. In an article from Luke Fox of Sportsnet, Fox reports that defensemen

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Notebook: Senators embracing underdog status vs. Maple Leafs

The Senators are happy to let the Maple Leafs deal with all the pressure heading into their first-round clash.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Craig Berube on keeping the Leafs’ lineup the same in the final practice ahead of Game 1: “They’ve earned that… They’ve played extremely well down the stretch”

After Saturday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed his Game 1 lineup, the status of Jake McCabe and OEL, and the importance of avoiding the penalty box against a Senators team that draws more calls than any club in the league. Practice Li

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Published: 3 weeks ago

The Senators Will Win the Series Against the Maple Leafs If…

The Battle of Ontario is one of the most storied rivalries in the NHL. Although it lacks the history of the Battle of Alberta between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Will Stolarz tip the scales in Maple Leafs–Senators series?

Sportsnet’s Anna Dua and Luke Fox discuss Craig Berube sticking with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ winning lineup and whether Anthony Stolarz could be the X-factor in their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators.

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Published: 3 weeks ago